The Scotland international forward did not figure in manager Nigel Pearson's plans last summer, leading to the transfer deadline day loan to West London.

As January approached, Steve McClaren took the helm at Pride Park and tried to recall the big striker, who had refused to play for Slavisa Jokanovic in an attempt to force a recall, but due to the nature of the agreement, he was unable to return to the midlands, something which Martin says was tough.

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Speaking to the Scotsman, he said: ""It's been very tumultuous, shall I say.

"It's probably the strangest season of my career, especially off the field.

Fulham celebrate Chris Martin's goal (Image: Get Reading)

"It's been crazy. I don't want to go into too much detail but, if I told people what happened, they wouldn't believe me. "Some strange things have transpired away from the football pitch. It's been a bit disappointing on the pitch.

"I've been inconsistent but there have been some contributing factors towards that.